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DPWH tallies 268 gov’t and school buildings partially destroyed in Hinatuan quake

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao Region reported that a total of 268 school and national government buildings were partially destroyed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on December 2. The estimated damage amounted to P108,497,894.84 for school buildings and P1,899,365.60 for national government buildings. The damages included cracks on walls and falling debris such as ceilings. According to Engr. Alexander Turingan of DPWH XI, there were no reported damages in Davao Occidental and Davao del Sur. Franz Irag, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) XI operations head, emphasized the importance of addressing damages to school buildings, which also serve as evacuation centers during calamities. Dean Ortiz, spokesperson of DPWH XI, highlighted the agency's focus on national roads and bridges, clarifying that they will respond to requests to inspect private and government buildings. Architect Kashagar Toghyani, officer-in-charge of the Office City Building Official (OCBO) of Davao City, urged private building owners to promptly engage professional engineers to assess structural integrity, especially for buildings housing more than 10 individuals. He emphasized the necessity of fire inspections and transparency with building occupants to ensure their safety. The recent earthquakes did not affect government buildings in the Davao Region, and DPWH is committed to conducting thorough assessments and ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants in the aftermath of the quake......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

ACEN gets higher rating for climate change report

Ayala-owned ACEN Corp. has secured a “B” rating from environmental non-profit disclosure system CDP for its climate change disclosure, moving two levels up from last year’s rating......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

PSA joins first and biggest Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair in Naval, Biliran

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) led by Undersecretary Claire Dennis S. Mapa joined in the first and biggest delivery of government services tagged “Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair” held in Biliran Province on 26-27 August 2023......»»

Category: newsSource:  samarnewsRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

AEBC Corporate Cup: Deo tows CBM Engineering past Davies Paints

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The CBM Engineering cruised to its second straight win behind Ivan Deo’s 30-point game against Davies Paints, 88-77, in the Architects and Engineers Basketball Club (AEBC) 7th Corporate Cup 2024 on Friday evening, March 22, at the University of San Carlos (USC) main campus gymnasium.  Deo erupted for 30 points, and.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Sue Ramirez may pa-tribute para kay Deo Endrinal: ‘Binago niyo ang buhay ko’

IBINANDERA ng aktres na si Sue Ramirez ang kanyang pakikiramay sa namayapang ABS-CBN Dreamscape Entertainment Head na si Deo Endrinal. Maliban sa mga pasasalamat, ikinuwento rin ni Sue ang malaking naitulong sa kanya ng ABS-CBN executive sa kanyang matagumpay na karera. “Paalam po, Sir Deo [folded hands, white heart emojis],” panimula niya sa ipinost na.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

City dad lauds BISCAST’s newest manufacturing and fabrication laboratory

City dad lauds BISCAST’s newest manufacturing and fabrication laboratory Vox Bikol Wed, 08/15/2018 - 13:27.....»»

Category: CCCCCCSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Rights groups call for a safer environment for children

By DOMINIC GUTOMAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – Half a million Filipino children were trafficked for the production of new child sexual exploitation material in 2022, according to rights groups. Over the past 15 years, online child sexual abuse material surged by 15,000 percent, according to non-profit organization Thorn: Digital Defenders of Children. Women’s group Gabriela attributed… The post Rights groups call for a safer environment for children appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Rama urges DPWH to replace busted subway lamps

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is urging the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to remove and replace busted lamps in the South Road Properties subway tunnel. Rama asked the DPWH to attend to the lighting of the subway tunnel immediately as there are already complaints and concerns from motorists.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

DPWH senior executive assumes role of PICE national president

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain is poised to steer the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) Inc., the only professional organization of civil engineers in the Philippines, towards unprecedented growth and innovation with his his formal induction as 2024 PICE National President. Senator Mark A. Villar and DPWH […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Asian Study Reveals Endocrine-disrupting Chemicals Found in Personal Care Products from the Philippines

In a press briefing in time for the observance of World Consumer Rights Month, BAN Toxics, a chemical and waste management NGO, discloses the findings of recent laboratory testing indicating the presence of parabens, triclosan, and triclocarban, classified as endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), in personal care products sold in the country. The result underscores potential health risks for.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Globe gets ‘B’ CDP rating for 3 consecutive years

Globe gets ‘B’ CDP rating for 3 consecutive years.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Philippines rating unchanged in women, business and law index

The Philippines has made no progress in providing equal economic opportunities for women as it kept its previous year’s rating in the latest Women, Business and Law report of the World Bank......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Why the dollar is still strong

Despite the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, Fitch’s credit rating downgrade of the US, the lowering of the US credit rating outlook to negative by Moody’s and a growing US debt burden, the US dollar has regained its strength......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Why the dollar is still strong

Despite the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, Fitch’s credit rating downgrade of the US, the lowering of the US credit rating outlook to negative by Moody’s and a growing US debt burden, the US dollar has regained its strength......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Fitch keeps credit rating of 5 Philippine banks

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the credit rating of five of the country’s biggest banks and kept its stable outlook, on the back of a likely robust economic growth over the next two years......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

PBBM, Sara, Zubiri, Romualdez patok trust, approval rating -survey

Kapwa mataas ang trust" 79% at "approval" 76% ratings nina President Bongbong Marcos Jr. na may 79% at "approval" 76% ratings. The post PBBM, Sara, Zubiri, Romualdez patok trust, approval rating -survey first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Remembering ABS-CBN pillars Deo Endrinal and Jake Almeda Lopez

Feb. 3 was a heartbreaking day for ABS-CBN because two of its pillars — Deo Endrinal (60) and lawyer Jake Almeda Lopez (95) — passed away that Saturday.  .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

DALI gears up for expansion

The newest challenger in the local retail market, DALI Everyday Grocery, is giving retail giants a run for their money as it gears up for further expansion in a bid to reach more Filipino consumers whose pockets are hurting from high commodity prices......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Malixi gears up for Thailand

Rianne Malixi, coming off a breakthrough victory in Australia, is poised for another shot at glory as she gears up for the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship unfolding on Feb. 1 in Thailand......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Promise ni Juday kay Deo: Kung ano’ng legacy na iniwan mo, itutuloy namin

MAY binitiwang pangako ang Soap Opera Queen na si Judy Ann Santos sa namayapang Dreamscape Entertainment head na si Deo Endrinal. Isa si Juday sa mga celebrities na nagbigay ng eulogy pagkatapos ng naganap na Holy Mass sa Chapel of Annunciation sa loob ng ABS-CBN compound last Thursday, February 10. Todo ang pasasalamat ng award-winning.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024